442. Pulse Check on Automation & AI News

In this episode, Transform NOW co-hosts Brad Hairston and Michael Marchuk banter about some interesting recent news headlines in the world of automation and AI. News stories covered in this episode:• Roomba maker iRobot files for bankruptcy, pursues manufacturer buyout https://www.reuters.com/technology/irobot-enters-chapter-11-lender-acquire-roomba-maker-2025-12-15/ • Disney making $1 billion investment in OpenAI, will allow characters on Sora AI video generator https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/11/disney-openai-sora-characters-video.html • AI In 2026: 10 Predictions On Automation And The Future Of Work https://www.forbes.com/sites/charlestowersclark/2025/12/10/ai-in-2026-10-predictions-on-automation-and-the-future-of-work/ • AI agent ROI can be tough to measure https://www.nojitter.com/ai-automation/ai-agent-roi-can-be-tough-to-measure • Salesforce CEO Starts the AI Pricing Conversation Enterprises Can’t Ignore https://www.uctoday.com/unified-communications/ai-pricing-models-enterprise-predictability/ Visit us on our socials:🦾 Get started with SS&C Blue Prism: https://okt.to/JcMLdU🧑‍💻LinkedIn: https://okt.to/k8zIdp✖️Twitter: https://okt.to/fHyd9G🙋‍♀️Facebook: https://okt.to/Vyjfiz📸Instagram: https://okt.to/5nYvIf💭Blog: https://okt.to/QuGqVP🤩Case studies: https://okt.to/ft1AMXTo ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!